The resilience of bone is thought to come from which of the following?
A) presence of osteoblasts in the bone
B) amount of mineral salt and protein in the bone
C) amount of mineral salts in the bone
D) sacrificial bonds in or between collagen molecules

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The resilience of bone is thought to come from sacrificial bonds in or between collagen molecules. These bonds can break and reform to dissipate energy and prevent fractures from occurring. The other choices may contribute to the strength and structure of bone, but do not directly relate to its resilience.

The Resilience of Bone Is Thought to Come from Which